The Optimist: The Bravest Act Is Truth
Movie
2026
1 HOUR 52 MINS
Drama
A Holocaust survivor harboring a 60-year secret forms a transformative friendship with a troubled teen. Their connection helps both find healing as Herbert finally shares his past with Abby.
Cast & Crew
Luke David Blumm Young Herbert Heller
Elsie Fisher Abby
Stephen Lang Herbert Heller
Slavko Sobin Herbert's Father
Stella Stocker Herbert's Mother
Robin Weigert Ruth
Oskar Hes Hein Heller
Finn Taylor Director
Finn Taylor Screenwriter
Noah Lang Producer
Dean Lyras Producer
George Rush Producer
Jeanine Thomas Producer
Mark Halloran Executive Producer
Todd Slater Executive Producer
Debi Memmolo Executive Producer
Greg Taxin Executive Producer
Antonio Riestra Cinematography
Alexander Surkala Cinematography
Rick LeCompte Film Editing
Kaufmanová Olina Film Editing
Robert Burger Original Music
Jenny Scheinman Original Music
Michael E. Goldman Production Design
Martin Vackár Production Design
Anna Mayerová Art Director
Dan Korn Set Decoration
Hélène Maroutian Set Decoration
Josef Cechota Costume Design
Aggie Guerard Rodgers Costume Design
Maggie Whitaker Costume Design
Sig De Miguel Casting
Nina Henninger Casting
Sarah Kliban Casting
Stephen Vincent Casting
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